988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use issue can call 988. Counselors on the other end of the hotline are trained in handling a wide range of mental health issues, including self-harm, addiction and suicidal ideation
The 988 Lifeline will offer 24/7 access to trained counselors who can help people experiencing a suicidal crisis, substance use, and other mental health crises. This will open the door for millions of Americans to seek the mental health help they need and send the message to the country that healing, hope, and help are happening every day.
Anyone in the United States can text or call 988 to reach trained counselors who can help them cope with a mental health emergency, and direct them to additional resources for mental health and substance use treatment.
The Basics on 988:
The Basics on 988:
- The 3-digit 988 line will connect callers to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors that can provide de-escalation and mental health intervention services by phone, and ideally coordinate connections to additional services and help in their community.
- When you’ve got a police, fire or rescue emergency, you call 911; If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to chat. Learn more here.
More on the Subject:
- NAMI’s Reimagine Crisis campaign continues to help people experiencing mental health or suicidal crisis get a more compassionate and effective response.
- There is an urgent need for more qualified staff at crisis centers. Learn more here
Mobile Crisis Response Now Open 24/7
Mobile Crisis Response Now Open 24/7
Trained counselors are available to provide support and resources to best help anyone in crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Call: 951-686-HELP (4357)
Teams are ready to meet the consumer where they are.
Mental Health Urgent Care:
Telecare
24 Hour Perris Mental Health Urgent Care
85 Ramona Expressway, Perris, 92571
(951) 349-4195
Rivierside County Medical Center Emergency Treatment Services (ETS)
24 Hour Mental Health Urgent Care
9890 County Farm Rd., #6, Riverside, 92503
(951) 509-2499
24 Hour Mental Health Urgent Care
9890 County Farm Rd., #6, Riverside, 92503
(951) 509-2499
Crisis Hotlines:
National Crisis/Suicide Intervention (800)273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text 'NAMI ' to 741-741
Local Resources Dial 2-1-1 or go to 211.org
Aunt Bertha helps people in need find social services in their area (auntbertha.com)
It is important to have a plan in place before a crisis occurs.
If you or a loved one is in immediate danger calling 911 and talking with police may be necessary. It is important to notify the operator that it is a psychiatric emergency and ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
Be prepared for a crisis situation
Portable Mental Health Record for peers
AB-1424 requires all individuals making decisions about involuntary treatment to consider information supplied by family members. This two-page form should be placed in your loved one's chart.
Fill out this form to be prepared for a mental health crisis. This includes medical history, medications, and a crisis plan.
AB- 1424 for loved ones
In Need Of Help Or Support?
You are not alone! If you are struggling with your mental health, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. Connect with a NAMI HelpLine volunteer today.
Available Monday Through Friday, 10 A.M. – 10 P.M., ET.
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org
Please call our resource line at (951) 672-2089 for more information on how NAMI Temecula Valley can help.
Many of our NAMITV members found us when they were in crisis.
Maybe someone referred them, they had nowhere else to turn, or their resources had run out. Whatever way you find us, we are happy you did.
NAMI is a non-profit organization that provides no-charge support, classes, and information.
